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Russ Morgan

Russell Morgan (April 29, 1904 – August 7, 1969) was an American big band leader and arranger during the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known for being one of the composers of the song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh, and was the first to record it in 1944.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 29, 1904 (Scranton), Died August 7, 1969 (Las Vegas)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger, vocalist, leader, trombone, songwriter, piano, organ, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 199 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E28331 10-in. 10/5/1928 That’s how I feel about you Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E28332 10-in. 10/5/1928 Was it love? Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E28449 10-in. 10/5/1928 Memories of France Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E28450 10-in. 10/5/1928 You’re in love and I’m in love Arnold Johnson Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E28660 10-in. 11/9/1928 Me and the man in the moon Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E28661 10-in. 11/9/1928 Ev’rybody loves you Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E29002 10-in. 12/20/1928 My Tonia Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E29003 10-in. 12/20/1928 My inspiration is you Arnold Johnson ; Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E29070 10-in. 1/15/1929 I’ll never ask for more Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Brunswick E29071 10-in. 1/15/1929 When the world is at rest Paramount Hotel Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) arranger  
Decca 38602 10-in. 9/12/1934 Tidal wave-1, 4 Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra arranger  
Decca 38723 10-in. 9/25/1934 Wild party-1, 5 Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra arranger  
Decca 64267 10-in. 7/7/1938 Small fry Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64268 10-in. 7/7/1938 There's a brand-new picture in my picture frame Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64269 10-in. 7/7/1938 So help me Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64270 10-in. 7/7/1938 Laugh and call it love Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64271 10-in. 7/7/1938 I've got a pocketful of dreams Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64272 10-in. 7/7/1938 Don't let that moon get away Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64481 10-in. 8/26/1938 Why doesn't somebody tell me these things? Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64482 10-in. 8/26/1938 Lambeth walk Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64483 10-in. 8/26/1938 Old folks Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64484 10-in. 8/26/1938 You must have been a beautiful baby Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64666 10-in. 9/14/1938 Summer souvenirs Russ Morgan’s Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64667 10-in. 9/14/1938 Tell me with your kisses Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
Decca 64668 10-in. 9/14/1938 This is madness Russ Morgan’s Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader  
(Results 26-50 of 199 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, Russ," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

Morgan, Russ. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685.

"Morgan, Russ." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103685

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